The ifrothgolf review
A full-zip waterproof golf jacket built around Under Armour's Storm coating and a bonded, taped-seam construction rated to 10,000mm. It is pitched as the do-everything shell you leave in the bag and pull on when the forecast turns, with adjustable cuffs and hem to seal the weather out and zip pockets to keep your tees and scorecard dry.
What's great
The waterproofing is the real deal. Rain beads and rolls straight off the Storm finish, the taped seams hold up in a genuine downpour, and the fabric is quieter through the swing than the crinkly shells of old, so it does not put you off mid-backswing. It is light enough to forget about, the cuffs and hem actually cinch down properly, and the bonded zip and zip pockets feel a cut above the price.
Worth knowing
The cut is on the relaxed, fuller side, so if you like a trim fit you may want to size down and try before you commit. The Storm coating is a durable water repellent rather than a lifetime guarantee, so it needs reproofing once it starts wetting out after a season or two of hard use, and the shiny finish is not to everyone's taste. Breathability is good for a waterproof but you will still warm up on a brisk uphill walk.
The verdict
One of the safer waterproof bets for the money. It keeps you bone dry, stays quiet over the ball and lasts if you look after the coating. Just go in knowing it runs roomy and will need an occasional reproof to stay at its best.
